Obits

Obituary: Billie Ray Camehl, 68, of Hesperia

June 5, 2026

Billie Ray Camehl, 68, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1957, in Flint, the son of Lyle and Helen (Tinkham) Camehl. Billie was a simple man who loved the great outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He enjoyed taking his mud truck to area mud runs as well as riding his…

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Obituary: Ronald Dee Robbins, Sr., 82, of Hart

June 2, 2026

Ronald Dee Robbins, Sr., 82, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly May 28, 2026, while fishing on Hart Lake. He was born Nov. 7, 1943, to Ernest and Rita Robbins of Hart and attended Hart High School. Ron worked numerous jobs throughout his life, including as a heavy equipment construction operator, at Continental Motors and as a maintenance supervisor at Gray…

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Obituary: Kolten Lee Bolles, 28, of Hesperia

May 30, 2026

Kolten Lee Bolles, 28, of Hesperia, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, leaving behind a family and community who loved him deeply. Kolten was born June 3, 1997, in Muskegon. He was raised and lived in Hesperia until his death. Kolten was a devoted father, beloved son, cherished brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend to many. Above all…

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Obituary: Phyllis Joyce Brubaker, 97, of Hesperia

May 28, 2026

Phyllis Joyce Brubaker, 97, of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home. She was born June 25, 1928, in Owosso, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Glick) Good. Phyllis attended Central Michigan College of Education (now Central Michigan University), earning her teaching degree. She went on to teach third grade at Orchard View Schools…

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Obituary: Shirley Yvonne Ford, 97, of Hart

May 28, 2026

Shirley Yvonne Ford, 97, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 11, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of Charles and Arlie (Stewart) Wilson. Shirley graduated from Muskegon High School, and following graduation began employment as a phone operator for the Bell Telephone Company. Shirley married the love of…

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